Helen Mirren raises eyebrows by bizarrely claiming it’s sad Kurt Cobain died 'before GPS was invented'

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Helen Mirren recently paid a surprising tribute to the late Kurt Cobain while discussing the challenges of aging in an uncommonly candid interview.

During the 'Brave New World' podcast with Lord Evgeny Lebedev, the 79-year-old actress remarked that it was sad Kurt Cobain died before "GPS was invented."

She went on to reflect on various topics, including death, fashion, and her experiences in church, despite being an atheist.

Helen Mirren sad as Kurt Cobain 'never saw GPS'

Helen Mirren expressed sadness over Kurt Cobain’s untimely death, lamenting that the musician, who tragically took his life at 27 in his home on Lake Washington Boulevard in Seattle, Washington, "never saw GPS."

She said, "It’s [GPS] the most wonderful thing to watch my little blue spot walking down the street. I just find it completely magical and unbelievable."

The star’s reflection on the late Nirvana frontman, who died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head, was part of a broader discussion on the passage of time and the loved ones lost along the way.

"You lose people along the way," Helen explained.

For her, technology like GPS is one of the joys Cobain tragically missed out on, adding a surreal layer to her reflections on aging.

Fans think Helen Mirren 'tries hard to be trendy' 

Viewers shared their opinions openly, voicing their discomfort with Helen Mirren's comments.

One viewer expressed, "What a strange shortcut as an explanation for GPS. When you commit suicide, everything's wrong, in your private life and in your job. You feel you have no other choice (that's not true). The GPS wouldn't have changed a thing!!!"

Another viewer shared, "She's always given off a 'holier-than-thou' attitude to me. Never been able to warm to her."

One viewer pointed out, "Helen does not have both oars in the water."

A follower observed, "She tries so hard to be trendy."

One comment stated, "Adore Helen but she doesn't come off well in this interview."

Another comment read, "She might want to lay off the booze."

"The only confusing comment is the linking of Kurt to GPS and I think she was just trying a misguided attempt to be humorous. She mentions 'losing' Kurt and GPS to help show where she is in the same sentence," explained an individual

Helen Mirren applauds Harry Styles and Timothee Chalamet for redefining men's fashion

Moving on to more contemporary subjects, Helen Mirren shared her views on the evolution of men's fashion, crediting figures like Harry Styles and Timothee Chalamet for redefining male wardrobes.

"When you see those guys on the red carpet or even in normal, everyday life, they're really breaking the boundaries of what used to be a male uniform," Mirren noted, acknowledging how men are challenging traditional fashion norms.

She also credited the black community for influencing these changes, praising their imaginative approach to style.

"I always find black people dress so imaginatively and they don’t seem to be necessarily constrained by formality or convention," she said.

Mirren expressed her belief that this boundary-breaking fashion sense should become more mainstream, stating, "So I just wish it would move into the mainstream."

Helen Mirren embraces theatricality of churches despite being atheist

Despite being a nonbeliever, Helen Mirren openly shared her fondness for the ritual of attending church.

Although an atheist, she admitted to appreciating the theatricality of religious spaces.

"My husband always laughs at me when I go into a church and I always cross myself and genuflect and take the holy water because I just love the theatre of churches," she joked.

Mirren has been married to Taylor Hackford since 1997. 

Mirren went on to explain how the tangible aspects of religious spaces deeply move her.

"As a nonbeliever, I am mesmerized by the power of belief. And when you sit in a church, you're surrounded by the power physically. The people who made the wooden pews, you're sitting on the people who painted the beautiful frescoes, the statuary, the amazing architecture of the ceiling. All of that was made possibly by people who believe," she stated.

This isn't the first time Mirren has spoken about religion.

Helen Mirren defends casting as Golda Meir amid criticism for not being Jewish

Helen Mirren's portrayal of former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in the biopic 'Golda' faced criticism from some critics due to her not being Jewish.

However, Mirren has openly defended her casting in the role. Speaking to Radio Times, she explained how she had informed Israeli director Guy Nattiv about her background.

"I did tell [Nattiv] that I’m not Jewish, in case he thought I was. I said, 'If that’s an issue, I’ll step away, no problem.' But he said, 'No, it’s not an issue. I want you to play Golda.' And off we went."

Mirren also revealed that this isn’t her first time playing a Jewish character, citing her roles in 'Woman in Gold' and 'The Debt'.

Nonetheless, she acknowledged the heightened sensitivity around casting choices today.

"The whole issue of casting has exploded out of the water fairly recently," she said, reflecting on the changing landscape of the entertainment industry.

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